Would this put you off a name?

RosieLemonade · 2021-12-01T20:17:43+00:00

DH has a very common surname. Two of the boys names we like we can't use because one would be the exact name of a sitcom character and the other would be the exact name of a video character. Would this stop you using a name?

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Camii · 04/12/2021 21:11

Yes.
Would def put me off.
I would try and find another name. Why risk giving him a name that people can make fun of

OrangeAndYellowAndBlue · 02/12/2021 21:49

Depends how common the names are, and how much the character is called by their full name. Rachel Green - probably ok, because although Friends is famous the name is common. Jessica Day - definitely ok, because New Girl is not so widely known as something like Friends.

Bart Simpson - no.

IslaInthesun · 02/12/2021 19:33

If it's something like Ian Beale then yes it would put me off

Something like A video game wouldn't bother me

BiscuitLover3679 · 02/12/2021 19:11

I've known someone who had this. It always made me laugh but then you forget. Everyone would always mention it though.

thewhatsit · 02/12/2021 13:52

Named not naked!

thewhatsit · 02/12/2021 13:52

Depends how well known. I didn’t even know there were specific naked characters in video games.

Foxglovers · 02/12/2021 13:31

It wouldn’t put me off (unless the characters were unpleasant in some way, I actually know 2 people called Tom Jones - so obviously quite a well-known link there! As far as im aware no one really comments?

Doomscrolling · 02/12/2021 13:23

Zelda, is that you?

I wouldn’t do it. I know a handful of people with names like that and the hate it.

MrsTimRiggins · 02/12/2021 11:17

@BordelDeMerde

A girl I know has the same name as a well-known rock star. Apparently her parents thought he would fade into obscurity. He did not.

So yes, that would put me off completely.

Stop 😂

It really depends on the characters in question op! Hard to say without knowing.

AuntDympna · 02/12/2021 11:15

My DD has same name as a male celebrity. But we actually know another girl, two years older, in her dance class who has same name too.

MonsteraDeliciosa · 02/12/2021 09:52

Funnily enough, the first character that I thought of was also Frank Spencer

I don't know any video game characters except Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario!

SeasonFinale · 02/12/2021 09:22

@AliceMck

My old boss called her son Michael, her surname was Knight, the tv reference was completely lost on her. I’m also related to a number of Eddie Murphys, to be fair most are older than the American actor.

I think if it’s a very pop culture name then I’d stay away from it. If it’s a name that will pass then go for it.

Lost on me too I am afraid.

Had a friend who steered clear of Natalie with surname West but a girl in DS class at school has a name which if you merge it with her surname becomes that film studio area of California!!

Camembear · 02/12/2021 09:14

Depends. If it was a popular game and the title character, no.

If the sitcom character is a notorious bastard then no.

Basically if the character is a well known/villain I wouldn’t do it.

Shallwegoforawalk · 02/12/2021 09:05

@Paperyfish

Woman I worked for wanted to name her child Charlene after the character in neighbours ( this was the 80’s btw) but thought it would be annoying for her to be always asked “like Charlene off neighbours?” So named her kylie instead after the actress who played charlene. That backfired!

That made me laugh, definite backfire

AliceMck · 02/12/2021 00:50

My old boss called her son Michael, her surname was Knight, the tv reference was completely lost on her. I’m also related to a number of Eddie Murphys, to be fair most are older than the American actor.

I think if it’s a very pop culture name then I’d stay away from it. If it’s a name that will pass then go for it.

MostlyHappyMummy · 01/12/2021 22:57

What about using your surname?

Serin · 01/12/2021 22:54

You'd have to give us the names really.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 01/12/2021 21:32

Definitely depends on how well known/iconic the sitcom character is - a minor character in a short lived/non cult series probably wouldn't be a big deal. The video game character I'd worry less about as many people probably won't realise- and kids/adult gamers might even think it was cool as long as the character wasn't dodgy.

frogswimming · 01/12/2021 21:18

I mean, it really depends on which characters they are!

Paperyfish · 01/12/2021 21:17

Woman I worked for wanted to name her child Charlene after the character in neighbours ( this was the 80’s btw) but thought it would be annoying for her to be always asked “like Charlene off neighbours?” So named her kylie instead after the actress who played charlene. That backfired!

Santaischeckinglists · 01/12/2021 21:15

Victor Meldrew no.
Grant Mitchell definitely OK..

Synchrony · 01/12/2021 21:12

Video character - no. I don't know any so I'd be in blissful ignorance!

Sitcom character - maybe, depending on the character. Only if they were VERY iconic. Frasier Crane maybe. Or Chandler Bing.

I've never heard of Frank Spencer 🤣

NigellaSeed · 01/12/2021 21:07

Wouldn't bother me. If we have another boy we are naming him something that putting the two sons first names together is an actor's name (like George Michael, but not him). But some actor that'll be forgotten is not going to stop us.

BordelDeMerde · 01/12/2021 20:44

[quote PaxRomana]@BordelDeMerde - Alice Cooper?[/quote]
I couldn't possibly say.

Yes.

PaxRomana · 01/12/2021 20:40

@BordelDeMerde - Alice Cooper?